Recall 12V302000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 12V302000. Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 162 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY INCREASE THE STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED TO CONTROL THE DIRECTION OF A VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Defect Summary
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 1-SERIES ACTIVE E AND MODEL YEAR 2012 Z4 VEHICLES. VARIATIONS IN ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY OCCUR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, LEADING TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.
Remedy
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING ASSISTANCE MODULE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JULY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-525-7417.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | ACTIVEE | 2011 | Check VINs |
| BMW | Z4 | 2012 | Check VINs |
Other BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V143000 | Mar 12, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | ROLLS-ROYCE | 102 |
| 26V115000 | Feb 26, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BMW | 1 |
| 26V096000 | Feb 19, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BMW | 58,713 |
| 26V064000 | Feb 4, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | BMW | 202 |
| 26V056000 | Jan 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | BMW, TOYOTA | 87,394 |
| 25V906000 | Dec 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES | BMW | 1 |
| 25V871000 | Dec 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD | BMW | 851 |
| 25V857000 | Dec 11, 2025 | STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | BMW | 36,922 |
| 25V837000 | Dec 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | BMW | 25 |
| 25V748000 | Oct 31, 2025 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | BMW | 5,361 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 12V302000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2047934 | Nov 8, 2024 | 2012 BMW Z4 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 BMW Z4. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and turning to the left, the steer… |
| 1809202 | Apr 20, 2022 | 2011 BMW Z4 | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 BMW Z4. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering f… |
| 1646655 | Feb 15, 2020 | 2011 BMW Z4 | STEERING | ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING HAS INTERMITTENT FAULTS/ERRORS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF PO… |
| 1398046 | Jul 25, 2017 | 2011 BMW Z4 | STEERING | FAILED EPS MODULE WHILE DRIVING. ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 60MPH ON A 90 DEGREE DAY. EPS WARNING LIGHT (ALONG WITH PA… |
| 1310982 | Aug 16, 2016 | 2011 BMW Z4 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW Z4. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AND MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICU… |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.